The NBA Draft is underway on ESPN. N'Faly Dante isn't expected to be taken in the first round so he might have to wait until Thursday to hear his name called
The first round starts tonight on ESPN at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York and the second round tips off tomorrow at 1 p.m. PDT.is expected to be a late second round or possibly signed as an undrafted two-player. A team who is need of a mature, true center should be highly considering the formerplays around the rim with physicality and aggression due to his long, strong frame. He does most of his damage when rim running as well as catching lobs and finishing.
On the defensive end, he's one of the better rim protectors and rebounders in this draft class. Dante can establish good defensive positioning in the post thanks to his footwork and strong upper body. He doesn't shy away from contact and can bang with any of the big bodies. Mar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oregon Ducks center N'Faly Dante celebrates after a play during the second half of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Scouts and general managers are hesitant to add him to their roster due to his inability to stretch out the floor. In an era of basketball where big men need to be able to hit three-pointers or have some sort of mid-range and make their free throws consistently, Dante is lacking in that department. He has good form and a solid foundation on his shot, just needs a lot more reps.
He's also known to mishandle passes and needs to work on taking care of the ball in the post. If he can improve upon his hand strength and putting the ball on the floor without turning it over, Dante can make a long career in the, Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets. He attended the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago back in May where general managers and scouts from every franchise were in attendance.
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